Maiduguri — The burial ceremony of Late Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Shehu Mustapha Idrisa Timta, who was killed by Boko Haram gunmen on Friday was conducted amidst tears and tight security on Saturday.
No emir or representative were in attendance, also the House of Assembly Member representing Gwoza, Mohammed Jaha Babawo and Hon. Peter Biye, a House of Representative Member, representing Gwoza, Damboa and Chibok were absent throughout the interment.
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